Phoenix, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 1,472,583 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Phoenix offers an arid climate, with very hot summers and temperate winters.
Geography
Phoenix is located along the Salt River Valley, or "Valley of the Sun," in the northern part of the Sonoran Desert.
Cultural Attractions
The internationally-renowned Heard Musuem includes the Barry Goldwater Collection, which includes over 400 Hopi kachina dolls.
Recreation
Many parks have been established to preserve the desert landscape, most notably South Mountain Park, the world's largest municipal park with 16,500 acres
Historical
Phoenix was originally called Pumpkinville due to the large pumpkins that flourished in fields along the canals.
Economy
The state capital, Phoenix is also home to Arizona State University, which is ever-increasing its research capabilities.
| Median home price [details] | $98,800 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $165,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 39,531 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 23 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $1,807 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 63 |
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